Safety Regulator Vows to ‘Closely Monitor’ New Tesla Self-Driving Software October 23, 2020 By Tina Bellon and David Shepardson The U.S. auto safety regulator said on Thursday it was closely watching Tesla Inc.’s release of a software version intended...
Self-Driving’s Latest Turn: GM’s Cruise Seeks OK for Cars Without Steering Wheel, Pedals October 22, 2020 By Jane Lanhee Lee and David Shepardson Self-driving car maker Cruise said on Wednesday it and majority shareholder General Motors Co. would seek U.S. regulatory approval in...
FCC Says It Has Authority to Change Social Media Liability Shield October 22, 2020 By David Shepardson The top lawyer at the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) said Wednesday the telecommunications regulator has legal authority to redefine...
CDC Issues ‘Strong Recommendation’ for Mask-Wearing by All in Travel Settings October 20, 2020 By David Shepardson The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday issued a “strong recommendation” that all passengers and employees on...
FCC Chief Vows to Advance New Social Media Company Liability Rules October 16, 2020 By David Shepardson Federal Communications Commission chairman Ajit Pai said Thursday the agency will move forward to set new rules to clarify the...
No Action Yet on Trump Social Media Liability Proposal October 8, 2020 By David Shepardson The Federal Communications Commission has given no indication it will move quickly on an effort by President Donald Trump to...
FAA Chief Completes Boeing 737 Test Flight: Likes What He Saw But Process Not Done October 1, 2020 By Eric M. Johnson and David Shepardson Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Chief Steve Dickson conducted a nearly two-hour evaluation flight at the controls of a Boeing 737...
FAA Chief to Conduct Own Test Flight of Boeing 737 MAX September 30, 2020 By Eric M. Johnson and David Shepardson Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Chief Steve Dickson is due to conduct a two-hour evaluation flight at the controls of a...
Congress Parks Self-Driving Car Regulation Until 2021 September 24, 2020 By David Shepardson The U.S. Congress will try again in 2021 to try to approve long-stalled reforms to speed the adoption of self-driving...
Justice Department Set to Unveil Plan to Limit Internet Firms’ Liability Protections September 23, 2020 By David Shepardson The U.S. Justice Department will unveil later on Wednesday a proposal that seeks to limit legal protections for internet platforms...